2 Killed in Head-On Crash on SR-60 in Osceola County

FHP says one driver was trying to pass traffic when the collision occurred.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:52am

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Two drivers were killed in a head-on crash late Wednesday night on State Road 60 in Osceola County, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old man from Tampa was driving eastbound and attempted to pass other vehicles, entering the westbound lane and colliding head-on with a 52-year-old man from Greenacres City who was driving a pickup truck. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Head-on collisions are among the most deadly types of car crashes, often resulting in fatalities. This incident highlights the dangers of unsafe passing maneuvers on two-lane highways and the importance of safe driving practices to prevent such tragic accidents.

The details

The crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 60 and Mae Bass Road in Yeehaw Junction. The 54-year-old man from Tampa was driving a 2014 Honda CR-V eastbound on SR-60 when he attempted to pass other vehicles and entered the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by the 52-year-old man from Greenacres City.

  • The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

54-year-old man from Tampa

The driver of the 2014 Honda CR-V who was traveling eastbound on SR-60 and attempted to pass other vehicles, resulting in the head-on collision.

52-year-old man from Greenacres City

The driver of the 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck who was traveling westbound on SR-60 and collided head-on with the eastbound vehicle.

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What’s next

The crash is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, especially when passing other vehicles on two-lane highways. Drivers must exercise caution and vigilance to prevent such deadly head-on collisions from occurring.